Description
Funeral Potatoes from France blend comfort and nostalgia in one creamy, cheesy casserole that’ll make your family gathering feel extra special. Packed with caramelized onions and a crispy golden topping, this dish brings warmth and connection to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package frozen hashbrowns
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 yellow onions
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 12 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Topping:
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and generously grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, spreading the butter evenly across the pan’s surface.
- Add 2 thinly sliced yellow onions to the skillet, stirring occasionally until they transform into a rich, golden-brown color, which takes approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Drop 2 minced garlic cloves into the skillet and sauté for an additional 60 seconds until their aroma becomes wonderfully fragrant.
- Remove the caramelized onion and garlic mixture from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine 1 package of frozen hashbrowns, 1 cup sour cream, 1 can of cream of chicken soup, 1 packet of French onion soup mix, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Fold the cooled onion and garlic mixture into the hashbrown mixture, seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste preference.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Scatter 2 cups of crushed cornflakes across the top of the potato mixture for a crispy, golden topping.
- Bake in the preheated 375°F oven for 45-50 minutes, until the top turns a deep golden brown and the edges become bubbly and crisp.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly and patiently to develop deep, rich flavor that transforms this classic potato dish.
- For a lighter version, swap half the sour cream with Greek yogurt and use low-fat cheese.
- Prepare the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate – the flavors will meld beautifully when baked later.
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice onions uniformly, ensuring even caramelization and perfect texture in every bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-21 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg